OVERVIEW

Browse Marseille’s delightful old quarter of Le Panier, observing daily life and indulging in regional tapas and wine. Upon arriving, you will first pause for photos of the emblematic Cathedral la Major, a monumental church of Byzantine design that can hold up to 3,000 worshippers. It was constructed in the 19th century and became the last cathedral built in France. While walking along the often steep narrow streets of Le Panier – the spot where the Greeks founded Marseille in 600 B.C. You will discover charming squares, colorful facades, and local artisan shops brimming with handcrafted treasures. At a popular restaurant in the quarter, you will savor a selection of tapas that will likely be served with locally sourced goat cheese, green and black tapenades and anchoïade, an anchovy-based sauce that originated in Provence. To enhance this culinary experience, you will enjoy a glass of wine. You will also have some free time to wander through the neighborhood's unique shops, perhaps finding the perfect souvenir to remember your time in Marseille. Soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant community, known for its rich artistic heritage and welcoming locals.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Le Panier, the wonderfully atmospheric old quarter of Marseille.
• Indulge in a selection of tapas made with locally sourced ingredients and a regional wine.
• Snap photos of Cathedral la Major, an incredibly ornate 19th-century landmark.
• Feel Marseille come alive through its artistry and uncovering handcrafted treasures.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy Jamaica's rich natural wonders, beach scenery and lunch on an action-packed outing that includes a river tube ride, plus live entertainment and all-inclusive food and drinks at Bamboo Beach Club. After a short safety briefing at the tubing river, you'll hop on an inner tube for a journey downstream. Glide across mild rapids surrounded by greenery, traveling as the Spanish once did when they arrived in Jamaica. Your river guide will entertain with you until the end of your journey where the river runs into the Caribbean Sea.

Then head to Bamboo Beach Club and enjoy reggae tunes by a DJ and the sunny ambiance of a Caribbean shoreline. Watch Jamaican entertainers perform on the beach and participate in line dancing Jamaican style! You'll be treated to a selection of unlimited beverages including rum punch, mojitos, and lemonade. Plus enjoy a tapas-style lunch served beachside featuring a menu of jerk chicken, plantains, curried vegetables and rice, banana fritters, and more. This is your day to soak in all the sun and fun in Jamaica.

If time permits and at the discretion of your tour guide, there will be a stop for shopping on the way back to the ship.

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Spend hours independently exploring Bilbao, a seaside city in the heart of Basque Country that has been dramatically revitalized since the Guggenheim Museum opened a few decades ago. You will be dropped off next to the Old Quarter, a pedestrian-friendly area founded more than 700 years ago. Bilbao’s most historical churches, monuments and plazas are there and not to be missed. If you wish to dine like a local, most every restaurant serves sparkling txakoli wine and pintxos, the Basque version of tapas. Fresh seafood is typically among the ingredients. Nearby, you will also find within easy walking distance from the Frank Gehry-designed Museum, whose wildly expressionistic titanium-clad exterior sets the tone for the collection of modern art inside. Built on the site of a former shipyard, the Euskalduna Concert Hall and Convention Centre is another contemporary masterpiece well worth visiting. For a counterpoint, you might cross the circuitous Nervión River to browse the Archaeological Museum.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Bilbao on your own and focus on the attractions that sound most interesting.
• Be dropped off in the city center near the Old Quarter and at walking distance from the Guggenheim Museum
• Enjoy the freedom of wandering about at your own pace with no schedule to follow.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Experience the magnificent landmarks of Bilbao and a mouthwatering sampling of pintxos (how locals call tapas), on this captivating walking tour. Travel to Bilbao’s renowned Guggenheim Museum, an architectural masterpiece clad in swooping titanium plates and curving glass panes conjured by starchitect Frank Gehry. Gaze in awe at this marvelous creation, which fractures the sunlight into an effervescent shimmer. After your outside visit to this remarkable structure, continue to Bilbao’s Old Quarter for a repast of traditional Basque pinxtos accompanied by regional wine. You’ll enjoy a walking tour of the city’s historic heart, passing alluring sights such as the splendid Teatro Arriaga, the bustling waterfront promenade of El Arenal and the lovely Cathedral of Santiago, which boasts a beautiful neo-Gothic tower. Time permitting, enjoy free time on your own, wandering Bilbao’s elegant boulevards dotted with medieval landmarks and ultra-modern subway stations designed by Norman Foster, another celebrated architect. Perhaps you’ll browse an inviting shop for a memento of this compelling city, which is firmly rooted in the past, yet plunging headlong into the future.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Marvel at the swirling titanium and glass architecture of Frank Gehry’s iconic Guggenheim Bilbao.
• Sample the Basque region’s tapas, called pintxos, and wine.
• Immerse yourself in Bilbao’s scenic Old Quarter on a walking tour of its medieval and neoclassical landmarks.
• Delight in time on your own to find a perfect souvenir or further uncover Bilbao’s charms.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• If you wish to visit the cathedral during free time, dress appropriately for a religious venue; shoulders and knees must be covered.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

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Spend the day at a working ranch that raises horses and fighting bulls in an idyllic country setting where you will enjoy a hearty lunch with wine. While touring the grounds of the Torrestrella ranch, you will learn about the breeding and selection process of the livestock. Visiting the stables, tack room and on-site museum will offer an even deeper look into the world of these extraordinary bulls and horses that will eventually perform in a bullring. Although bullfighting is controversial, its traditions run deep in Spain. That heritage is especially strong at Torrestrella, where three generations of the Domecq family have been involved in rejoneo – the traditional art of bullfighting on horseback. As part of the A Campo Abierto experience, you will watch a performance of equestrian dressage that demonstrates the relationship between these highly trained horses and the bulls. A classic paella lunch follows in the ranch’s garden.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour a family-owned ranch that raises bulls and horses for bullfighting.
• Gain an understanding of how the horses are trained and how the bulls are raised.
• Watch the horses perform much like they eventually will in a bullring.
• Enjoy tapas, hearty paella for lunch and a selection of wines.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Explore a series of caves that were once under the sea and indulge in an inspired wine tasting at a nearby restaurant. The Treasure Caves are named for their unusual geology, their Paleolithic Age wall paintings and the legend that the monarchs of the Almoravid dynasty buried treasure there in the 12th century. As you walk through the eerily illuminated caves, you will notice how seawater shaped the interior over the eons. There are still subterranean lakes in some of the chambers. A tasting of premium Spanish wines thoughtfully paired with tapas follows at the Valle Niza restaurant. Those pairings may include a sparkling wine served with a ham-and-cheese board, a fruity white wine with confit cod, a red wine with braised ratatouille, and a moscatel dessert wine with French toast and coconut ice cream. The chosen pairings will be representative of Costa del Sol’s extraordinary wines and cuisine.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Browse the Treasure Caves, which were once completely under the sea.
• Sample several local wines paired with tapas at a restaurant.
• See Cueva del Tesoro, one of the only three caves of underwater origin known in the world and the only one in Europe.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Browse the spectacular collection of modern art in the iconic Guggenheim Museum at your own pace and explore Bilbao’s nearby Old Quarter for a historical perspective with a guided walk. Even the museum’s exterior is captivating, as architect Frank Gehry designed it to be sculptural with swirls of titanium and huge glass panes. As you will discover inside, the majority of the collection features modern art from the mid-20th century to the present. The names of the artists read like a Who’s Who of talent that includes Andy Warhol, Willem de Kooning, Jeff Koons, Robert Rauschenberg and several contemporary Spanish artists. A guided walk through Bilbao’s pedestrianized Old Quarter will present plenty of urban charms as it is a wonderfully vibrant district full of historical monuments and picture-worthy corners. Tapas bars and one-of-a-kind shops will be at your fingertips during free time.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold the extraordinary whimsical exterior of the Guggenheim Museum.
• See modern works of art that are as spectacular as architect Frank Gehry’s museum design.
• Walk through Bilbao’s Old Town with the guide and explore it further on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Dunn's River Falls is located near Ocho Rios, an approximate 50-minute drive. Upon arrival, join hands for an exciting climb up the famous waterfall. Your climbing guide will take you along the best route and point out the many natural cool plunge pools you can slide into as you journey upwards. For those who do not want to climb the waterfall, there is an observation deck where you can watch all the fun.

Next stop for souvenir shopping at Culture Touch. This store specializes in high quality Jamaican-made products, such as unique t-shirts, liquor, organic body products, Jamaican coffee, rum cakes, hand-rolled cigars, and more.

Then enjoy a scenic ride to Bamboo Beach Club for relaxation, fun and sun. Relax on a complimentary beach chair and enjoy the clear blue water and warm sunshine. Cultural entertainers will perform shows in the sand throughout the day as our DJ plays a mix of dancehall and reggae beats. Take a swim in the sea, bask in the sun, and enjoy a tasty lunch and unlimited drinks. Hostesses will serve rum punch, Jamaican mojitos, and lemonade right to your beach chair along with "tapas-style" dishes, including jerk chicken, festivals, rice and more. Dancing, drinking cocktails at noon, and taking it "cool" is Bamboo Beach Club's philosophy.

What better way to discover a destination up-close than on foot. This delightful and delicious tour allows you to not only experience the charming atmosphere of La Coruña, but its lively Galician food culture as well.

Your tour begins with a brief walk from the pier to the beachfront that runs along the Atlantic coastline. Along the way, you will pass by many conservatories and beautiful old homes that capture the character of La Coruña. From here, it's on to the San Agustín Market, which is the town's main food market. Every day, a huge variety of products are available for purchase here and the Market is especially well-known for its impressive and wide-ranging selection of seafood.

Next, you will have the opportunity to enjoy local tapas as your tour takes you around to two local taverns, know as tapas bars. During your visit, you will be treated to various tapas, which are typically made with fresh seafood and ham, accompanied by the best wines in Galicia, like Albariño or Ribeiro.

Following your visit to the tapas bars, your guide will escort you back to the pier where your tour concludes.